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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing 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 ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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