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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology 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 we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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