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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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