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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online education 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 educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key 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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