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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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