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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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