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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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