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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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