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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving 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 guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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