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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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