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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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