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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning 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 we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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