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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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