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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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