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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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