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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers 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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