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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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