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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 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 organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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