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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. 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 quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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