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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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