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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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