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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. 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 MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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