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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. 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 control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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