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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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