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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning enable people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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