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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning 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 assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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