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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-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 ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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