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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning 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 institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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