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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. 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 instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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