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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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