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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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