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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing 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 participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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