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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education