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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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