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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance 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 stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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