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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in digital education technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning 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 participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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