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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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