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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider 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 teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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