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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning 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 stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp 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 initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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