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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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