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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing 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 schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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