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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing 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 certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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