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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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