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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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