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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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