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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. 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 teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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