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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning 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 educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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