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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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