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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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