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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology enable students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended 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. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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