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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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