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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning 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 educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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