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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning 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 teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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