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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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