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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. 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 teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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