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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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