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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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