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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning 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 organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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