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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-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. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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