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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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