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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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