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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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