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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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