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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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