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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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