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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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