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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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