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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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