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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. 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 teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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