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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning 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 stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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