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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online 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 certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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