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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning 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 stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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