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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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