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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning 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 teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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