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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online 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 institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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