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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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