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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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