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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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