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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning 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 ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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