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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended 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 ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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