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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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