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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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