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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over 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 online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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