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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. 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 massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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