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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning 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 be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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