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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online 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 organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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