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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education 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 participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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