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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning 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 educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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