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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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