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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning 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 participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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