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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that elearning 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 participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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