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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology 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 educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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