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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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