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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because elearning 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 teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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