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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand these open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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