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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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