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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that distance 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 participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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