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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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