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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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