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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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