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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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