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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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