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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-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 be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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