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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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