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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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