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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning are empowering learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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