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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because e-learning 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 we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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