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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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