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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing 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 teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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MOOCS And Open Educational Resources