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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education 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 education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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