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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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