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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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