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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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