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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that elearning 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 teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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