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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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