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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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