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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology 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 quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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