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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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