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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing 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 training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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