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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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