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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that learning 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 stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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