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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning 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 participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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