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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational experiments. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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