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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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