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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning 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 institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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