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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-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. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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