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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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