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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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