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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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