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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that 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 we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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