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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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