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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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