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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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