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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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