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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning 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 stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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