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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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