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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning 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 teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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