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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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