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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because 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 participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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