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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology 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 teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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