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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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