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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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