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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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