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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massively Open Online Course