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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology 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 teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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