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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. 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 instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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