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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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