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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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