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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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