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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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