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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology 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 educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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