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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses 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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