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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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