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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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