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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. 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 quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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