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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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