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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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