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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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