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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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