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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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