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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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