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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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