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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing 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 make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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