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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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