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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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