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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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