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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online 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 we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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