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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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