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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because blended 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 organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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