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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider 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. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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