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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving 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 assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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