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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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