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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering now that e-learning 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 institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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