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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing 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 massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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