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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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