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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that distance 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 participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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