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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever 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 organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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