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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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