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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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