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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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