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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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