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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning 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 institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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