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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving 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 guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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