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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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