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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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