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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Anguilla to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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