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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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