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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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