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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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