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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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