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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have empowered students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education 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 we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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