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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning 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 institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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