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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-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 organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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