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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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