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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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