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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning 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 organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies 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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