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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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