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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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