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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing 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 guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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