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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle 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 stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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