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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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