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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today 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. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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