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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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