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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today 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 ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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