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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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