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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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