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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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