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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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