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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing 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 assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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