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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving 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 be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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