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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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