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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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