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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education 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 be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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