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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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