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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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