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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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