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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free 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 a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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