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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around 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 for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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