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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing 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 make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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