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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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