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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people all over 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 online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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