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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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