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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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