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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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