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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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