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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online 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 certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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