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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended 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 teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources