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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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