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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. 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 training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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