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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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