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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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