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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people 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 massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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