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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that distance 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 teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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