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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over 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 free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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