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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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