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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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