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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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