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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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