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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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