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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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