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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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