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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning 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 participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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