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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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