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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving 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 make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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