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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning 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 stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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