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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online 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 teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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