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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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