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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning 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 we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates 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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