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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing 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 instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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