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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online 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 stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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