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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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