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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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