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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning 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. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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