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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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