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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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