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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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