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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education 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 stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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