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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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