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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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