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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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