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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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