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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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