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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning 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. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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