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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning 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. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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