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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing 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 schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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