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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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