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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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