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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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