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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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