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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing 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 quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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