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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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