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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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