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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because e-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 we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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