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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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