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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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