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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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