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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing 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 teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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