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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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