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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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