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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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