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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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