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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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