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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing 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 be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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