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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving 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 teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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