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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because 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 certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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