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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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