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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving 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 be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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