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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning 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 institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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