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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. 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 quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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