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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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