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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning 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 we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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