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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because online education 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 make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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