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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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