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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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