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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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