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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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