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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning enable learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online 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. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the most important 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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