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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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