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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever 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 stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge 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 discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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