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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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