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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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