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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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