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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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