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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online 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. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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