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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online 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. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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