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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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