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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because elearning 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 organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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