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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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