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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education 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 be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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