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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever 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 participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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