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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing 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 ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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