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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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