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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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