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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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