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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning 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 educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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