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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes 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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