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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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