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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to deal with 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 ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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