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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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