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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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