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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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