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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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