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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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