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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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