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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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