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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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