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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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