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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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