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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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