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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology 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 teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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