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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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