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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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