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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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