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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-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 teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also talks about 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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