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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning 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 organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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