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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that elearning 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 teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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