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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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