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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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