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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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