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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology 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 ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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