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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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