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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving 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 massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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