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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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