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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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