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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that 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 educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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