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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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