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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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