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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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