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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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