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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning 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. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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