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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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