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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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