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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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