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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving 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 assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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