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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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