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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning 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 institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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