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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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