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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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