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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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