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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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