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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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