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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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