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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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