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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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