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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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