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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores 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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