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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around 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. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand these open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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