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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning 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 participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes 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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