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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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