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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. 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 massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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