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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning 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. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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