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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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