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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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