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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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