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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning have empowered humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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