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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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