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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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