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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology 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 stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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