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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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