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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are dealing with today 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. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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