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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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