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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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