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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education 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 institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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