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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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