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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand these open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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