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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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