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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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