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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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