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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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