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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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