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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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