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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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