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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing 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 make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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