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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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