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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing 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 guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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