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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. People want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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