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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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