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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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