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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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