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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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