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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because 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 quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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