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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving 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 quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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