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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online 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 we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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