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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because 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. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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