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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are enabling learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that 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 organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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