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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major 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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