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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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