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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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