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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because 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 education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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