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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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