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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning enable people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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