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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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