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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning 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 participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education