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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology enable learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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