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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because 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 assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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