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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-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 teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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