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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. 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 normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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