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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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