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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are considering 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. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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