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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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