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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended 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 institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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