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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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