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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing 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 assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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