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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning 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 organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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