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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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