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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider 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. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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