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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning 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 stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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