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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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