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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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