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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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