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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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