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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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