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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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