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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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