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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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