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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning are empowering students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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