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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because blended 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 teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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