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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online 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 we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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