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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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