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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because 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 we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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