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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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