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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes 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 normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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