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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning 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 we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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