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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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