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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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