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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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