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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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