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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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