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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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