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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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