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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-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 institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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