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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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