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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. 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 control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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