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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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