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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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