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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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