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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-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. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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