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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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