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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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