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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies 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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