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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever 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. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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