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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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