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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that distance 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 teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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