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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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