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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning 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 institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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