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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-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 be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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