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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning 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 educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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