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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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