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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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