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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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