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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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