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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online 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 we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key 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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