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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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