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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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