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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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