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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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