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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because 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 teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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