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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have enabled students all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology 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 institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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