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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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