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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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