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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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