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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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