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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because 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 teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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