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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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