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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning enable students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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