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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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