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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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