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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning 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 ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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