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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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