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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning 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 organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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