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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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