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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning 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 organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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