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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important 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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