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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning 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 participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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