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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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