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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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