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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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