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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing 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 be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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