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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because 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 educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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