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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that distance 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 organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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