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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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