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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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