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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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