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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because online 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 institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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