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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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