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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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