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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because 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 we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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