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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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