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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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