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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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