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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today 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 participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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