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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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